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>>B<< Hub Starting Torque Check

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  1. Tighten special tools MB991000 (MB990998) and MB991017 to the specified torque, and then press the hub into the knuckle.
  2. Rotate the hub in order to seat the bearing.
    Fig 1: Pressing Hub Into Knuckle Special Tools
    G04277405Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  3. Measure the hub starting torque by using the special tools MB990326 and MB990685.

    Limit: 1.8 N.m (16 in-lb) 

  4. The starting torque must be within the limit and, in addition, the hub rotation must be smooth.
Fig 2: Measuring Hub Starting Torque
G04277406Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.